What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Support Advanced Anesthesia Technician position at Mercy?
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Overview:
Under the direction of the perioperative leader, assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness. Works cooperatively with others as part of a team; recognizes the importance of group goals. Performs designated clinical procedures and non-clinical support tasks essential to providing care to the patient.
- Assists with cleaning and turning over the room for the next procedure. SST’s will perform advanced room turnover skills, duties requiring additional education, training and/or competency validation. Additional duties may include:
- Assemble and test laryngoscope blades and handles
- Specialty bed assembly
- Exchange gas tanks on surgical towers
- Reassemble anesthesia machines
- Specialty cart maintenance
- Anesthesia cart and supply maintenance
- Anesthesia machine assembly and set up
- Perform anesthesia equipment safety checks
- Perform maintenance on anesthesia machines
- Enter anesthesia charges
- Exchange and set up gases as directed on anesthesia machines
Qualifications:
- Experience: One-year clinical experience within a hospital may be required per location. One year OR experience preferred.
- Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Certifications: BLS through the American Heart Association
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
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